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It's a harsh reality that a lot of people don't want to accept, but America had very good reason to create the 2nd Amendment, and because they're so prevalent now, like tobacco products, they're here to stay. Try to ban them, and like prohibition, it'll be a disaster.

As a teacher, I was struck when I read, years ago, that adolescent suicides were four times more likely to be successful if there was a gun involved. That makes sense, but it's a hard pill to swallow. Likewise, people who commit suicide with a firearm are far less likely to seek emotional help than those who use other means. That may not have a damn thing to do with my right to keep a firearm in my home, but it sure gives me pause when I think about the people in my home, who are less likely to get help and more likely to succeed in an attempted suicide.

The answer, as always, is education. Great article!

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